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News from October 2024


27202 Ashford Sky Lane, Katy sold on Oct. 10

A property at 27202 Ashford Sky Lane, Katy was sold on Oct. 10 by Harkor Homes LLC for $653,220. The buyer was Sleaye LLC.


25402 Greenwell Springs Lane, Katy unloaded by Lakshmi N Kurella Krishna Priya Piratla

On Oct. 10, Yiqin Zheng and Daniel Brady Lam purchased a property at 25402 Greenwell Springs Lane, Katy from Lakshmi N Kurella Krishna Priya Piratla.


Sabina A. and Upendo John Mwingira buy 4719 Mardell Manor Court, Katy

A property at 4719 Mardell Manor Court, Katy was sold on Oct. 10 by John and Pamela Keffer and John R. and Pamela C. Keefer for $409,984. The buyers were Sabina A. and Upendo John Mwingira.


1626 Middlesbrough Lane, Missouri City sold by Leung Lai Ping, Hung Fai Lam and Fai Lam Hung

On Oct. 10, Leung Lai Ping, Hung Fai and Ka Tai Alvin Lam, Fai Lam Hung, Lam Ka Chun, Alvin Lam Ka Tai and Tai Alvin Lamm Ka purchased a property at 1626 Middlesbrough Lane, Missouri City from Leung Lai Ping, Hung Fai Lam and Fai Lam Hung.


1935 Plum Creek Lane, Missouri City acquired by Steffany Claudia Cruz Lobos and Maria D. Lobos De Cruz

On Oct. 10, Steffany Claudia Cruz Lobos and Maria D. Lobos De Cruz purchased a property at 1935 Plum Creek Lane, Missouri City from Daz Investments LLC.


4415 Lakewood Drive, Missouri City acquired by Paula K. Larry D. and Kenneth James Ward Larry D., Andrea Jan Kitten and Kelley Michelle Falleroni

On Oct. 10, Paula K. Larry D. and Kenneth James Ward Larry D., Andrea Jan Kitten and Kelley Michelle Falleroni purchased a property at 4415 Lakewood Drive, Missouri City from Ward Larry D., Paula K Ward and K Ward Paula.


3106 Kempwood Drive, Sugar Land sold by Joanita Jakana-Lule

On Oct. 10, Phuong L. and Matt Farrell Gilmore purchased a property at 3106 Kempwood Drive, Sugar Land from Joanita Jakana-Lule.


Leslie Roberts Dale sells 1314 Woodmere Lane, Pecan Grove

A property at 1314 Woodmere Lane, Pecan Grove was sold on Oct. 10 by Leslie Roberts Dale for $163,200. The buyers were Roberts Teresa Lynn, Nicole Roberts Kristen and Kristen Nicole Roberts.


938 Tanglewild Lane, Pecan Grove sold on Oct. 10

A property at 938 Tanglewild Lane, Pecan Grove was sold on Oct. 10 by Fred Brown for $141,664. The buyer was Carol Brown.


Vera Ruben Sanchez Sr., Vera Rubensanchez Sr. and Maria Vera acquire 6623 Laughlin Drive, Houston, appraised at $103,472

A property at 6623 Laughlin Drive, Houston was sold on Oct. 10 by Vera Ruben Avila Jr. for $103,472. The buyers were Vera Ruben Sanchez Sr., Vera Rubensanchez Sr. and Maria Vera.


16707 Blueridge Road, Houston sold by Citywide ATM Inc. and Name Ha

On Oct. 10, Ben Tran and Anh T Truong purchased a property at 16707 Blueridge Road, Houston from Citywide ATM Inc. and Name Ha.


Teach for America Houston announces winners of 2024 Virani Distinguished School Leader Award

Teach for America Houston has announced the recipients of the 2024 Virani Distinguished School Leader Award.


HISD leaders advocate for bond proposal

Education non-profit organization Houstonians for Great Public Schools (Houston GPS) has brought attention to statements from several Houston Independent School District (HISD) leaders supporting the district's Propositions A & B.


OPINION: Houston City Council members propose property tax increase

Four members of the Houston City Council (Martinez, Castillo, Alcorn & Plummer) have proposed increasing the City’s tax rate by 5%.


City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Oct. 10

City of Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission met Thursday, Oct. 10


University of Houston honored with Barefoot and Gardner Award for supporting student success

The University of Houston (UH) has been recognized with the 2024 Barefoot and Gardner Award, presented by the John N. Gardner Institute for Excellence in Undergraduate Education. This award is given annually to institutions that support historically underrepresented students, highlighting UH's commitment to academic innovation and student success.


Houston ISD announces plans to destroy old special education records

The Records and Information Management Department of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) has announced its intention to destroy certain educational records. These records, which contain personally identifiable information, were kept to provide educational services for students who qualified for special education.


HISD launches USDA-funded fruit program for 40,000 elementary students

HISD Nutrition Services has initiated another year of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP), funded by the USDA. The program aims to provide free fresh produce snacks and in-class nutrition lessons to elementary school students twice a week. This initiative seeks to introduce new fruits and vegetables to students, helping them build healthy eating habits.


Houston man sentenced to life in prison for 2009 cold-case murder

A Houston man has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2009 murder of a mother of five, announced Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg.


Karl A. Hearne leads University of Houston's staff council for 2024-25

Meet Karl A. Hearne, the University of Houston's Staff Council president for the 2024-25 academic year. His journey began with Cougar First Impressions during his student years at UH, leading him to professional development and leadership roles within the university.